Who we are

About Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups - use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.

About the team

The Stripe Accounting Team is responsible for supporting all products at Stripe, consulting on accounting implications, and supporting teams' ability to make informed strategic decisions. We are responsible for the accurate and timely recording of all business-generated transactions on our balance sheet and income statement. We operate in a fast-paced environment and collaborate significantly with cross-functional and international teams.

What you’ll do

Stripe is seeking an experienced accountant to join our world-class accounting team, focusing on products developed by our recently acquired company, Bridge. You will support our efforts to help scale Bridge’s accounting processes for the future, as we support rapid growth in a fast-paced environment. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate month-end close results for Bridge products, while also working on initiatives to create scalable accounting solutions for future product developments. Ideally you will have both public accounting and industry experience in tech or financial services, as well as experience working for companies with a high volume of complex transactions and issues.

This role reports to the Bridge Controller within our Money-as-a-Service (“MaaS”) Accounting team, and is based in San Francisco. Note that this role will be expected to have an in-office presence at both the Bridge San Francisco office and the Stripe South San Francisco office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analyses, financial reporting deliverables, and analytical reviews for Bridge products
  
• Support accounting launches related to Bridge products
  
• Identify, recommend and implement scalable accounting processes to support global growth at Bridge
  
• Partner closely with our business and finance partners to thoroughly understand new products, features, and contracts, and advise on accounting implications
  
• Research, prepare, and review technical accounting analyses
  
• Partner with Internal Systems and Engineering teams to support internal financial systems and automation of accounting processes
  
• Understand data and system flows, analyzing financial results to identify and address anomalies
  
• Support external audit processes
  

Who you are

We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum requirements

• 7+ years of relevant public accounting and/or industry experience
  
• Experience accounting for cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins
  
• Experience with SQL
  
• B.A. or B.S degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred)
  
• Fluency in U.S. GAAP and ability to research complex accounting issues
  
• Proven track record of managing high volumes of complex transactions and financial issues
  
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to convey financial concepts to both financial and non-financial audiences
  
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence stakeholders
  
• Demonstrated experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders
  
• Demonstrated history of taking on various types of challenging projects and producing results, with excellent attention to detail
  
• Solution-oriented mindset with enthusiasm for establishing best practices, and challenging existing processes to identify improvement opportunities
  

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of (or experience in) the technology or payments industry